If you are looking for a perfect DSLR/SLR camera, definitely Nikon is a nice option for you. Nikon camera produces quality pictures in its unique file format i.e. NEF. Many users prefer CF memory card to keep their valuable NEF files in Nikon camera. Though, Nikon camera users can carry hundreds of NEF files on CF card, those image files can lost or deleted in unexpected way. Below listed are some commonly experienced scenarios for losing images from CF card:
- Accidentally formatting CF card in Nikon camera or when camera is connected to system
- User may press ‘Delete’ button while viewing NEF images on Nikon camera and lose them from CF card
- NEF files may become inaccessible after corruption of file system on CF card
- Nikon camera users may lose their crucial NEF images from CF card after virus infection
- Improper removal or insertion of CF memory card could result in missing of NEF files
There is no manual way to get back lost NEF files from Compact Flash memory card when any of above incident takes place; don’t be disappointed, you can restore those pictures easily. An essential thing you must keep in your mind is to stop using CF card to save more pictures as writing new data to card minimizes your chances of recovering NEF files successfully. Simply search for any reliable card recovery software to regain NEF files from CF card.
CF card data recovery tool:
When compared to few top rated card recovery tools, Yodot Photo Recovery program has easy to use interface and relatively fast scanning mechanism. This is very nice application to retrieve NEF files that are missing or erased from CF card. This is an ideal card recovery program that is equally effective in recovering generic and raw images from different types of memory cards including SD, SDHC, SDXC, xD, XQD, MMC, MicroSD, MiniSD, MMC and Memory Sticks. Along with NEF files, you can employ this application to recover RAW files from CF card including RAF, CR2, X3F, 3FR, MRW, ORF, ARW, KDC, PEF and other raw image file types from Canon, Samsung, Sony, Pentax, Kodak, Casio, Philips, Olympus, Minolta, Fujifilm, Kodak and other popular SLR/DSLR camera and camcorder brands. It is quite efficient in restoring NEF files from CF memory card that is formatted, corrupted or inaccessible under various circumstances. This software is completely safe and capable to regain NEF file from CF card on all popular Windows and Mac computers.
Go through following steps to rescue NEF files from CF card
- Download Yodot Photo Recovery program to your Windows system and complete the installation process
- Plug in CF card adopter having CF card to your computer and launch the software
- Select “Deleted Photo Recovery” to undelete NEF files or click on “Lost Photo Recovery” option to restore missing NEF pictures from CF card
- Select drive symbolizing Compact Flash memory card and click on “Next” to proceed further
- You will be prompted to a window having option to choose list of various file types. Select NEF image file extension and click on “Next”
- Then this card recovery program starts scanning operation to regain NEF RAW photos from CF card and within few minutes it shows the result
- Recovered NEF images will be displayed in “File Type View” and “Data View” options
- Mark all the NEF files that you want to save; also you can take preview of any file by using Preview option
- Browse for storage location on your computer hard drive and click on “Save” option to store recovered NEF files
Helpful Tips!
- Do not save any file on CF card after you lose or delete NEF files
- Ejecting CF card from camera during read /write process may result in missing NEF files
- Keep your CF card protected with powerful anti-virus program
- Copy your essential NEF files from CF card to computer hard drive
